Smith also represents offensive lineman Robert Gallery, and also confirmed via Twitter that Gallery will sign with the Seahawks.

Stokley appeared in 11 games for the Seahawks last season, catching 31 passes for 354 yards. He was a favorite of quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, who coined the term “Stokley plays” to describe the passes designed for Stokley as the slot receiver. How notorious was Stokley for his success in the slot? Hasselbeck and teammates began attaching the Stokley moniker to such passes before Stokley was even a member of the team.

Stokley, 35, was part of an injury-plagued receiving corps last season. The Broncos released him on Sept. 14, and a groin injury kept him from being ready to play until Week 4 against the Rams. He was impressive in that game despite practicing for only three days with the Seahawks, and contributed in a backup role for the rest of the season.

His departure is not surprising. With Mike Williams and Ben Obomanu signed to three-year deals, fourth-round draft pick Kris Durham on the way and the Seahawks reportedly pursuing free-agent receiver Sidney Rice, it didn’t seem likely that Stokley would be back.